Fish scales and scallops: Decorating pattern du jour?

Innermost

Innermost

We first caught the Koi design in 2010 during Italy's Milan furniture fair, where young designer Jarrod Lim told The Times that his inspiration was the fish-scale pattern found on wrought-iron gates across Singapore. Now London manufacturer Innermost has expanded the line to include a high-backed version of the chair and a bench. Pricing and availability through Innermost's U.S. distributor, Lisa Palm of NALS.

We first caught the Koi design in 2010 during Italy's Milan furniture fair, where young designer Jarrod Lim told The Times that his inspiration was the fish-scale pattern found on wrought-iron gates across Singapore. Now London manufacturer Innermost has expanded the line to include a high-backed version of the chair and a bench. Pricing and availability through Innermost's U.S. distributor, Lisa Palm of NALS. (Innermost)

A suggestion for those ready to move beyond the chevrons and ikat prints that have dominated decorating the last few years: Go fish! With names such as Koi and Kyoto, the fish-scale designs emerging in home decor are more likely to evoke Japan than Morocco. And depending on the color palette and materials, the softer scallop lines can fit into a range of rooms, from modern cottage to glam den of Deco. Here's a quick look at a few examples.